I answered my own question. All current "G2" rifle barrels are of the heavy persuasion, which kind of kills the handling qualities of such a tiny rifle. I ordered a custom shop tapered 20 1/2" .25/35 Win barrel several years ago and it makes the Contender one of the handiest little carbines ever. I'll just have to break down and order a custom tapered 6.8 here shortly.
